On one of those cold winter nights, cowering under the brightly lit Christmas tree, shivering more from the insensitive crowds that roamed about than the December chill I remember that I prayed for a miracle. Not for a miracle that would change my life, but one that would take me away from this selfish world where nobody cared about another's pain, where even when you were full you never shared your morsel with a starving man.
It was then that Lucy came along.
She didn't seem much better off than me but what clearly differentiated her from the crowd was her eyes. They shone with a kindness that was lacking in others. As she offered me her hand I expected at least a piece of bread or something to eat. Instead she took my palm and lead me to her home.
The first feeling that I got as I stepped into that little shanty was that it was so warm. The room, the inhabitants of the room - Lucy and her grandpa, were all so loving and welcoming.
Today, if I can read, its because of her. If I have a roof over my head, its because of the kindness Lucy showed me that night. She and grandpa are my family.
About Bhavya:
I write to free myself, all the while trying to engage you a bit more, trying to learn from every step I take. A hopeless romantic and believer in fairy tales, books, friends, music and food soothe my soul and rejuvenate me like nothing else. Secretly desirous of being a world famous author, i weave tales on my blog about people, relationships and emotions. I blog at Ishithaa.
Unfortunately in today's world trusting a stranger is a difficult thing to do. But nice to see a bit of compassion. Kind deeds can change lives.
ReplyDeleteHats off to lucy :)
ReplyDeleteIf only many people were around like LUCY and her Grandfather. and if only people who were blindly trusted turned out like LUCY.
ReplyDeleteBut do they exist for real in todays world?
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ReplyDeleteOh, we need more Lucys in this world!
ReplyDeleteI love stories like these! It's rare you can find caring and loving people to help when you are down and have nothing, but they are out there. And, yes, they are little miracles in your life. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! It's rare you will find helpful people in this world, but they are out there. And, yes, they are those little miracles we pray and hope for. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that God sent someone your way as confirmation not to give up in this cruel world.
ReplyDeleteLucys of the world though are fast disappearing for many...
ReplyDeleteRicha
A beautiful story filled with compassion. So sad that a person really doesn't see much of this in the world we live in!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLucy - you kind soul :) And her grandpa too. Like it!
ReplyDeletelucky to have found Lucy... I wish God made more Lucies as we need them more now than anytime earlier ...loved the simple and full of hope story..
ReplyDeleteThank God for the Lucys in this world! Though they are not in abundance, but still glad for this one, making a difference!
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